6 Marathons - 6 Countries - 1 week!

Z Adventures are proud to present the 2016 edition of the “Southern Caribbean Challenge”. We will take adventurers and sports enthusiasts on a 6 country journey filled with unique running challenges and cultural immersion. Our athletes have the option to partake in one or more running events over a fun-filled one week cruise vacation. The events will take place in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Netherlands Antilles. The Southern Caribbean Challenge is designed to accommodate every kind of runner and walker. Participants will get a chance to explore the islands, meet like-minded adventure-athletes, and soak in the sights and sounds of each destination. Not only that, the comfort of being on a luxury cruise ship will allow participants to relax and enjoy the evenings with family and friends. Runners & walkers can choose any distance they like ranging from 5K, 10K, half marathon to full marathon.

There are only 30 spots available and are guaranteed to fill up quickly. Interested participants would need to complete the RESERVATION FORM below. Once we receive the form, we will email you a GROUP BOOKING REFERENCE and a phone number to call to reserve your spot. All cruise bookings will be made by participants directly with the cruise ship and the price is inclusive of taxes, fee and port charges. This price is guaranteed for 2 weeks only. A deposit of USD 250.00 is required to reserve the spot on the cruise ship with the final payment due on November 15, 2015. For all other staterooms, please inquire directly with the cruise office. MARATHON PACKAGE: USD 895.00 per person. This includes one night accommodation in San Juan (twin sharing), transfer from hotel to cruise ship, swag (includes T-shirt, Cap & Hydration pack), race entry fee for all 6 professionally managed events by local organizers, medals for each event, welcome reception, cocktail party on cruise ship and other activities. For full details, please read the "INCLUDED & FAQ" section below.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – Saturday 30 January 2016 - Arrive in San Juan

Arrive at the official race hotel by 6pm. Meet your new running and walking friends at the Welcome Reception at 7pm and enjoy a pasta group meal to kick start the vacation.

DAY 2 – Sunday 31 January 2016 – San Juan Harbor Marathon

The first marathon will start at 6am to ensure that all runners complete the event by 1pm. Runners would then return to the hotel to shower up before heading to the port in a private coach to catch the 10pm cruise.

DAY 3 – Monday 1 February 2016 – St. Thomas Cove Marathon

The cruise will dock at the port at 7am. Upon disembarking, we will start the race at 7:30am on a 5.275km out and back course. Enjoy the fresh breeze as you navigate your way through the beautiful island. Runners would have till 4:00pm to complete the race.

DAY 4 – Tuesday 2 February 2016 – Fun Day at Sea

It’s a day to eat, relax and pamper yourself in the spa or participate in the numerous activities aboard the cruise ship. We will arrange talks by nutrition experts and seasoned marathon runners.

DAY 5 – Wednesday 3 February 2016 – Carlisle Bay Marathon

We will arrive at the port at 8am. Upon disembarking, the race will commence at 8:30am on an out and back course. Enjoy the sights of Bridgetown on a fast and flat course. Runners would have till 4:00pm to complete the race.

DAY 6 – Thursday 4 February 2016 – Pitons Peak Marathon

The cruise will dock at the port at 8am. Upon disembarking, we will start the race at 8:30am on a 5.275km out and back course. Enjoy the fresh breeze as you navigate your way through the beautiful island. Runners would have till 4:00pm to complete the race.

DAY 7 – Friday 5 February 2016 – St. Kitts Waterfall Marathon

This will be the 3rd marathon in consecutive days. We will again arrive at the port at 8am. Upon disembarking, the race will commence at 8:30am on an out and back course. Enjoy the rainforests, waterfalls, and lovely crescents of sand as you navigate through the course. Runners would have till 4:00pm to complete the race.

DAY 8 – Saturday 6 February 2016 – Philipsburg Waterfront Marathon

4th marathon in as many days. We will again arrive at the port at 7am. Upon disembarking, the race will commence at 7:30am on this beautiful 37-mile isle which offers cosmopolitan culture, international shopping, and world-class cuisine with a laid-back Caribbean atmosphere. Runners would have till 4:00pm to complete the race.

DAY 98 – Sunday 7 February 2016 – Return to San Juan

We would arrive back in San Juan at 7am. After a one week vacation of running & relaxation we would depart home with bragging rights, awesome memories and like-minded energetic friends!